carry on like a pork chop
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To make a foolish fuss.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “carry on like a pork chop” mean?
To make a foolish fuss.
Is “carry on like a pork chop” formal or informal?
carry on like a pork chop is generally slang.